Homework

Informational Research Report:  Final draft due tomorrow.  Please print your final draft at home if possible.  Remember to turn in your rough draft as well.
Colony Brochure: Due on Thursday.

We will be finishing up some long-term assignments this week.  The final draft of the research report is due on Wednesday and the colony brochure is due on Thursday.  I will be giving everyone time in class to work on both.

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework
Read: 30 min.
Research Report: Final draft due on Wed.
Colony Brochure: Due on Thursday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: #13, problems 1 (c, d, & e) and 2 (c)
Research report: Finish your rough draft if you still need to.  Remember to self-edit using the editing sheet I gave you.
Social Studies: Study for Friday's quiz.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Colony Brochure: Complete first reason paragraph - be sure it is ready to add to your brochure.
Research Report:  Rough draft due on Thursday.
Social Studies Quiz: Friday

A reminder that this is the final week to contribute to our "Stick to Hunger" drive.  This Wednesday, everyone will have the opportunity to tape Ms. Green to the wall!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: #12, problems 1 (a & b) and 5.
Research Report:  Rough draft due on Thursday.
Social Studies - Chapters 5 and 6:  Study for Friday's quiz. Use your study guide.

Everyone did a terrific job today during our Poetry Cafe.  What a treat it was for me to listen to so many wonderful poems by such a diverse group of poets!  So much fun!  Thanks to all parents who brought in treats.  This made the morning even more special.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: #11 - just the three problems.

A reminder that our Poetry Cafe will take place a 8:10 tomorrow morning.  Everyone is invited to attend!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Poetry Cafe: Prepare for tomorrows presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: #10, problems 1 (a&b) and 4.
Poetry Cafe: Thursday.

Our Poetry Cafe will take place this Thursday morning beginning at 8:10.  We were talking about having some breakfast treats to accompany our presentations.  If you are able to send in some goodies, this would be greatly appreciated.  I will provide juice, cups and napkins.

Everyone is invited to join us, so please stop by if you can!

*I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Finish problem #3 (problem set 9)
Poetry Cafe: Prepare for Thursday's presentation.  Remember that your worksheet should written in final draft form.  I have extra sheets if you need one.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: #5 - do all the circled problems.
Poetry Cafe: I will go over more poems with you tomorrow to analyze.  This should help you complete the worksheet for the poem you have chosen. 

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Informational Report:  Remember that I will be evaluating your note cards on Friday.  Add details and examples to any of you categories if you need to.
Poetry Cafe:  Keep working on this (today is a good time to put some work into this assignment as the rest of your homework is pretty light).

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #15 (review)
Poetry Cafe:  Thursday, Dec. 6.

I hope you all got a chance to look over the guidelines for our upcoming Poetry Cafe that I passed out before the break. Today I sent home the worksheet that your child will fill out and turn in the day of the event.  I will give the kids examples as the week progresses to further explain the worksheet.  Poetry Cafe will take place on Thursday, December 6, at 8:00.   I encourage everyone to join us for this celebration of poets and their works!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Worksheet #12
Social Studies: Finish "The New England Colonies" worksheets.
***Poetry Cafe:  Thursday, December 6.

I will pass out and go over the guidelines for our Poetry Cafe activity tomorrow.  This will give the kids a chance to read some poetry over the break if they want to get an early start!

Report cards go home tomorrow.

I want to wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving.  Enjoy family, friends, and good food!

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Division half sheet.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Problem Set #9, problems #1 (a-c), 2 and 3.
Language: Fill out the Topic sheet.
Science: Study for Friday's quiz.
Element Poster: Friday

Homework

Read:30 min.  Remember that Friday is the last day of the trimester and the final day to take an AR test.
Math:  Complete the Rounding Decimals sheet.
News Teams 3 and 4: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Complete the decimal worksheet.
News Teams #3 and 4: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Finish Lesson 6 Problem Set.
News Teams #3 and 4: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Study for tomorrow's social studies test.  Remember to use your study guide!
News Team #2: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

My students enjoyed a super fun Halloween party today.  Many, many thanks to all my parents who helped make this happen!

Have a happy and safe Halloween evening!

Homework
Study for Friday's Social Studies test.
News Team #2: Friday

I sent home corrected work today.  If your child received a yellow missing work notice, please sign it and send it back to me.  Thanks.

I also sent home a confirmation of your conference time for next week.  Please sign this and send it back to school.  Thank you!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Memorize your poem for tomorrow.
Social Studies test: This Friday (I changed the day!)
News Team #2: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HW #3 - problem 1 (a-c), problem 2 (a-d), problem 3 (a-c) and problem 4.
Halloween poem: Memorize for Wednesday.
Social Studies:  Study for Friday's test.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Homework sheet #2
News Team: #1:  Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
***Memorize "scary" poem for next Wednesday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Read Ch. 17 of Sign of the Beaver. This can be part of your nightly 30 min. of reading.
Math: Homework sheet #1.  Be sure to use the lesson sheet to help you.
Vocabulary: Homework is due on Friday.
News Team #1: Friday

***Please check your child's google drive for the invitation to add his or her name to the conference schedule.  Thanks!

I've made a google spreadsheet listing conference times for the upcoming Parent/Teacher Conference week.  Most of you have already signed up and are on the sheet.  If you still need to request a time, I have sent you the spreadsheet via your child's google drive account.   Please take a look at the available slots and type in your child's name.  Please email me if you have any difficulties with this process.  I'm still learning how to do this (I'm a bit of a dinosaur) and will gladly help out!  Thank you.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Sign of the Beaver Vocabulary:  Homework due on Friday.
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Language: Finish verb sheet including the paragraph.
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

I sent home progress reports today.  There are still a few weeks left to the first trimester, and I will be adding more scores in each subject area before I begin preparing report cards.  If your child is missing work, she or he may make up this work for credit.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report: Due this Friday.

I sent home corrected work today.  I will be sending home progress reports tomorrow.  These will show your child's work through last week.  If your child has any missing work, he/she can turn it in to receive credit before the end of the trimester.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Study the math review (pretest). We will have the unit 2 test tomorrow.
Book Report:  Due on Friday.  Be sure to use the final draft checklist I gave you!

 I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Finish final draft of narrative story.
Math: Student book - pg. 66, # 3- 6.
News Team #4: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report: Finished report due on Friday, 10/19.
Space Report: Due tomorrow.
News Team #4: Friday

My students brought home the work they have completed in class for their book reports.  They should have a very good start on the summary and the character paragraphs.  The final drafts may be handwritten or typed.  I sent home a final draft guideline half sheet (green) to answer any questions about the format of the report.  The kids are working on their covers in class and will have more time to do this throughout this week.
**I know I asked for the final draft of the summary to be completed by tomorrow.  This is just for pacing sake.  Your child doesn't have to turn it in to me.  The entire report is due on Friday,  10/19.
Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Science: Space report and picture is due on Thursday.  The written portion may be typed or handwritten.
Narrative Story: Final draft is due on Friday. You will have lots of time in class to finish this!
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Spotlight on Character!

         In this book report you will focus on the main character of the novel you have read.  You will discuss this character’s personality traits and the problem he or she faces in the story.  Your report will consist of four main parts.

         1.  Write a brief summary of the book in which you introduce the main character ( you may mention other characters as well) and  explain the problem the character faces and how he or she solves this problem.  You will write the rough draft of this section in class.

       2.  Write at least two paragraphs discussing this character’s personality.  You will need to show how these personality traits are revealed through the character’s words, feelings, actions, and  interactions with other characters.   You will write the rough draft of this section in class as well.

       3.  Compose at least five interview questions that you would like to ask your character.  Then write the response you think your character would give for each.  You will complete this section at home.

       4.  Create a magazine cover spotlighting your character.  It should include an appropriate magazine title, an illustration of the character, and any suitable article titles, descriptions, and slogans.  We will share our ideas about this piece and begin our work on it in class.

       Due Date:______________________

Spotlight on Character - Final Draft Checklist

My final draft writing is neatly handwritten or typed.                                      ______

I have written on one side only of each paper.                                                   ______

My summary is clear and organized and includes the main elements of

the story: main character, problem, important events and solution (minimum

of 10 sentences).  This should be written on a separate piece of paper(s).   _______                       

Both character trait paragraphs begin with a topic sentence and contain

good examples from the book (minimum of 6 sentences).   Both paragraphs

may be written on one sheet of paper or you may write each one on

a separate sheet.                                                                                                       ______

The five interview questions are clear and answered well.  If your

question requires a yes or no response, be sure to have your

character explain why he/she gave this response.                                            ______

My cover is detailed and colorful and shows my best effort.  I have

included all the parts explained in the guidelines.                                              ______

I have used correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.                                  ______

 

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  HC - page 34, problems 2 and 3, and page 35, problem 2.
Book Report: Write the final draft of your summary by Wednesday (this is to keep you on track).  The entire book report is due on Friday, 9/19.
Science: Space report and illustration due on Thursday.
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

I sent home the guidelines for the book report today.  We are working on the rough drafts of the writing parts in class. Beginning next week, I will be assigning the final drafts, section by section. 

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Study for tomorrow's science test.
Finish the rough draft of your narrative writing piece if you have not already done so.

I sent home corrected work today.  If your child received a yellow missing work notice, please review, sign it, and have your child return it to me.  Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks. 
I will be sending home a progress report in about two weeks.

We have begun working on the book report in class.  I will send home the guidelines for the entire report tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  If you still need to finish the book you are using for your book report - keep reading!
Science: Study for Thursday's test.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Bring your book report book to class tomorrow.
Math: HC - page 26, problems 2-5.
Science: Solar System test on Thursday.  Use your notes to study!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
News Team #3: Prepare for tomorrow.

Everyone did a terrific job reciting their poems today!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Common Denominators packet - pg. 271, #1, 2, and 3.  HC - pg. 27, #1.
Northeastern States: Study for tomorrow's test.  Remember that you need to know where the states are.
News Team #3: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - pg. 24, problem 3.
Memorize poem for this Wednesday.
Northwestern States map test: Thursday - use your map to study. I'll do an all-class practice test tomorrow to show you what to expect.
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: "Sprint" sheet, #1-22. You may do all of them if you like.
Northwestern States Map: Finish by tomorrow.
Explorer Booklet: Due on Friday.

***Choose and memorize one poem from the sheet I gave you.  Prepare for next Wednesday, 9/26.

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Northwest States Map: Due on Thursday.
Explorer Booklet: Completed 3 pages and cover due on Friday.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Bridge to Terabithia: Finish vocabulary sheet.
News Team #2: Choose an article for your presentation.

I sent home several flyers today. Among them is the Drive for Schools form.  Picture day is Friday, 9/21.  I will send home the form for this tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  I will be handing out the guidelines for the book report next week.
Math: Go over the review packet.
Social Studies:  Finish the second page of your explorer booklet.
News Team #1:  Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.  Remember that I will help you through it!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Social Studies:  Study for tomorrow's test. Remember to use your study guide.
News team #1: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

It was so nice to meet all of you at Back to School Night last week. I know there just wasn't enough time to personally speak with each of you, but I invite you to stop by the classroom after school any day for a chat or send me an email with any questions or concerns you may have. I really appreciate your support and am looking forward to a great year with your children.

My students will take their first Social Studies test this Thursday.  We completed a study guide in class which they should use to study for the test.

Homework:

Read: 30 min.
Bridge to Terabithia: Finish Ch. 4 - pages 43-47 (this can be part of your 30 min. reading).
Math: HC -page 18, problem 5.
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test.  Use your study guide!
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday's presentation.  Remember that I will help you through it!

Our math workbooks have arrived - no more copies!

I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow evening for Back To School Night.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Home Connections (HC) page 15, problems 1 and 3; and page 16, problem 5.
News Story: Complete your final draft by tomorrow.
Vocabulary Quiz: Friday
Social Studies: Complete the first page of your explorer booklet.  I will not collect this page yet, but I want you to stay on track!

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Return your signed AR goal sheet to class tomorrow.
Vocabulary:  Study for Friday's quiz.
News Story: Final draft due on Thursday (if you have not already completed it).
Social Studies: Complete the first page of your explorer booklet by Friday.  We will continue to work on this in class.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: "Student Strategies," problems 2, 3, 6 and 7.  The challenge problem is optional, but give it a try!
Vocabulary:  Homework is due tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Finish math packet.
"Nature's Fury" news story:  Add to your note sheet if your do not have enough information.
Vocabulary:  Homework due on Friday.

I sent home corrected work today which I will do on most Mondays or Tuesdays.  Beginning next week, I will also send home a missing work notice (a half yellow sheet) if your child is missing any work from the previous week.  I will explain this procedure in more detail then.


Homework


Read: 30 min.
Complete the "Nature's Fury" news story note sheet.  You do not have to write the story, just jot down information that you will use.  I will help you organize your notes tomorrow in class.
"I Am" poem and frame: Due tomorrow.
Vocabulary: "Eye of the Storm" homework is due on Friday.

My students have their first math homework assignment today.  Usually math homework will be in their Home Connections (HC) book. I'm still waiting for their math books to arrive (hopefully soon!), so until then they will be receiving copied pages. 


Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember that I will be assigning your first book report in a few weeks.  You should be reading a chapter book (fiction) to prepare for this project.
Math:  Finish "Multiplication Connections."
"I Am" poem and frame: Due on Wednesday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Vocabulary: Homework is due tomorrow.
Name Quilt: Due tomorrow.

***Please return your child's yellow emergency form to school if you have not already done so.  Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.
Name Quilt: Due on Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Earthquake Terror Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.
Name Quilt: Due on Friday.

We began the first-of-the-year MAP testing today and will continue with testing tomorrow.  These tests take a considerable amount of time, so we won't begin a regular classwork schedule for a few more days.  The kids are handling the tests like pros!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Name Quilt: Due on Friday

Homework

Read:30 min.
Complete the "Got Goals?" worksheet
*Please turn in your completed yellow emergency card.

Hello,

We had a great first day. I have a wonderful group of students, all very respectful and motivated. I am looking forward to a great year with them!

I sent home sent home information about our after school program and the beginning-of-the-year packet today.  You will also find your child's yellow emergency card enclosed. Please fill this out and return it to school as soon as possible.  Thanks!

I plan to update my blog each day with information regarding homework, projects and important school news, so please check it regularly. Your child will also be recording homework assignments in his/her planner.  Unless otherwise noted, homework is due the following day.

Please give me a call, send an email, or just drop by if you have any questions or concerns.  I look forward to meeting you all!

Respectfully,
Mrs. Koue

Homework
Read: 30 minutes

Hello and welcome back!

I hope you all enjoyed a happy and fun-filled summer. I'm looking forward to beginning a new school year and to meeting all my new students.

Here is a list of the supplies I would like my 5th grade students to have:

*one small three-ring binder
*binder paper
*two spiral notebooks - single subject/wide ruled
*two twin pocket folders (paper ones are fine)
*several #2 pencils
*set of colored pencils
*personal pencil sharpener
*two of each - blue and red ball point pens
*small scissors
*a chapter book for silent reading time

Once school begins, I will post a blog each day, keeping everyone updated on homework assignments and important events.

Thank you!
Mrs. Koue

Once again, our performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was wonderful today.  It was so much fun for me to see all my young actors (on both days) in action!

Many thanks to all my parents who helped put on the 5th grade field day today.  The kids had a great time!

Tomorrow is our 5th grade field day scheduled for after lunch.  Please remember to bring your lunch!

Our performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was terrific today!  Our second performance is tomorrow at 10:15.  Please join us if you can!

Our Charlie and the Chocolate Factory readers theater performances are:

Tuesday at 8:10
Wednesday at 10:15

Hope to see you here!

No homework this week!!!

As you may have heard, we have been rehearsing a readers theater version of the play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, in class this week.  We plan to be ready for an audience by next Tuesday!  I plan on having two performances, one on Tuesday at 8:30 and another on Wednesday at 10:15.  We have a different cast for each performance, and I will try to work it out so you can see your child at a time that works best.  I will let the kids know who will be in which performance tomorrow.  Everyone is invited to attend!

No official homework, but you should always put in some reading time!

Homework

Al Capone Does My Shirts: Read Ch. 23, 24, and 25.
Finish the States and Capitals Packet
Be ready to give your news team presentation if you still need to do so.

 I sent home corrected work today. 

Homework

Read: Al Capone Does My Shirts, Chapters 18, 19, and 20.
News Team: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.  Remember that you do not have to attach a copy of the news story to your worksheet.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Memorize the Preamble for tomorrow.
Math: Review your math sheets.
Final News Team Presentation: Be sure to have an article (a current event that has happened during the past week) and that you fill out the worksheet completely (well-developed answers!).  You do not have to attach a copy of the article to your worksheet.  Your group's presentation will be next Wednesday, 5/30.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - page 145
Study for tomorrow's Constitution test.
Memorize the Preamble for Friday.

I handed back the Heritage Reports today.  They were all so interesting and fun to read.  Thank you all for the support you gave your children throughout this process.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test.
Memorize the Preamble to Constitution: Friday

It was so nice to see you all at Open House last week.  Your children have done wonderful work this year and it was fun showing it all off!


Homework


Read: 30 min. 
Social Studies: The Chapter 10 test is on Thursday. Remember to use your study guide.
Memorize the Preamble to the Constitution for this Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Finish final drafts of at least 6 poems.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Final drafts of 6 poems: Thursday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Final drafts of 6 poems: due on Thursday

Final Reminders (I promise!) for tomorrow:

*Please come to class no later than 7:45.

*Bring a bag lunch.

*No need to bring a backpack to school - we won't be taking them on the trip.

*Please arrange to be picked up at 3:30.

THANKS!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Keep working on your heritage report.  You know when it's due.😊

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Heritage Report: Due on Friday.  Please remember to refer to your final checklist!

Roaring Camp field trip:  Remember to arrive at school early on Thursday.  Our classroom will be open before the bell rings, and you can come on in!

We are continuing with state testing this week - math this time.  Hopefully we will finish up by Wednesday!

Our trip to Roaring Camp is this Thursday.  Please remember:
*Your child will need to bring a bag lunch that day.
* We will be leaving school promptly at 8:00.
* We won't return to school until about 3:30, so please have pick-up transportation arranged for your child.  Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Heritage Report: Due on Friday. 

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Do the math review sheet.
Book Report: Due tomorrow.
Heritage Report: Continue to write one or two final draft paragraphs. Report due: 5/11.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report: All four completed pages and report cover due on Thursday.
Heritage Report:  Continue to write your final draft paragraphs, using the blue sheets as your guide.
Completed report is due on Friday, 5/11.

We had fun consuming our edible cells last Friday.  The built and drawn cells were pretty cool too!  Great job, everyone!

I sent home final draft tips and examples today (blue sheets).  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book - page 202
Book Report: I changed the due date to this Thursday.
Heritage Report:  Write a small part of your final draft each night - one or two paragraphs.  Remember to refer to the blue information sheets I gave you today. The entire report is due on Friday, May 11.

I sent home the donation forms for this year's Jogging for the Arts fundraiser.  This will take place on Friday, May 11.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
The Cell Project is due tomorrow.  I've included an example of the chart below.
Book report pages due next Wednesday.

Parts of an Animal (or Plant) Cell

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Organelle                               Material Used                                           Function

________________________________________________________________________________________________

nucleus                                    gumball                                                      directs the cells

                                                                                                                        activities

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Cell Membrane                      white frosting                                        holds the cell

                                                                                                                      together and

                                                                                                                     protects it from

                                                                                                                     its surroundings

______________________________________________________________________________________________

ETC...  

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Science: Study for tomorrow's test.
Cell Project: Friday
Completed book report pages are due next Wednesday, 5/2.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report: Complete the final draft of the "Climax/Resolution" paragraph. *The completed book report is due on Wednesday, 5/2.
Science: Study for Thursday's test.
Cell Project: due on Friday.

We begin standardized testing tomorrow with the 5th grade science test.  We will be taking the Language Arts test next week and the Math the week after that. 


Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Go over your review sheets.
Book Report: Finish the final draft of your "Rising Action" paragraph. 
Science: Study for Thursday's quiz.
Cell Project: Bring in your finished cell and chart on Friday.

Our courtroom play went off exceptionally well today!  I truly appreciate my students' enthusiasm and wonderful effort throughout the entire process.  Well done, everyone!


Homework


Read: 30 min.
Book Report:  I you haven't yet finished your writing for the first two pages (Character/Setting and Conflict) please do so.
Cell Project:  Due Friday, 4/27.

We go to court tomorrow! Our rehearsals have been going very well, and we are all excited about our play.  Hope to see you there!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  HC - pg. 129.
Opinion Essay: Final draft due tomorrow.  Remember to turn in your rough draft as well.
*Practice your lines for tomorrow's play!

We began the heritage report in class today.  We will continue to work on rough drafts of the report over the next two weeks.  I will then begin assigning final drafts (in small doses) the following week.  The completed report is due on Friday, May 11.

Our trip to court is this Thursday.  Everyone is invited to attend - even if you are not driving.  The mock trial will take place in one of the courtrooms on the third floor of the courthouse at 12:00. 

Read: 30 min.
City of Ember: Read pages 201 - 212. Complete the "Mood" worksheet.
Opinion Essay: Final draft is due this Thursday.
Remember to bring your notes for your heritage report.
***Practice your lines for the trial play!!!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  HC - pages 121-122.

In science, we are currently studying cells and the transfer of energy through ecosystems.  Today I sent home guidelines for the cell project.  It is due on Friday, April 27. 

I forgot to mention in yesterday's post that I sent home corrected work.  I hope you all were able to review these assignments with your child.  Thanks!

Homework

Read:  30 min. 
Book Report: Hand write or type the final draft of the "Character/Setting" paragraph. Finish the rough draft of the "Conflict" paragraph and be sure to carefully edit it.  You may write the final draft in class tomorrow.
Heritage Report: Interview notes are due next Monday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Keep bringing your book report book to class.
Book Report: Write the rough draft of your problem paragraph.  Be sure to carefully edit.  You can write the final draft tomorrow in class. 

I hope you all enjoyed some fun and, hopefully, a little rest over the past week.  We are off and running now on the final stretch of 5th grade!

Some important reminders:

Permission slips and payment ($29.50 for students and $17.00 for adults) for our Roaring Camp field trip are due by this Friday. Thank you!

I will be confirming with all parents who have offered to drive to the Watsonville Courthouse for our mock trial tomorrow.  Everyone is invited to attend.  Come see our justice system in action!

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Bring your book report book to class.  Try to finish your book by the end of this week if you haven't already done so.
Continue to gather information for your heritage report.  You will bring your notes to class next Monday.

Homework

Read:  30 min. *Bring book report book tomorrow.  I will get you started!
Opinion Essay:  Finish your rough draft if you haven't already done so.
Math: HC - pg. 115-116, problems #1-5.  We will do the rest together tomorrow.

***Remember to gather some information for your heritage report over Spring Break!

We composed some possible interview questions today for the heritage report - these are general and can, of course, be modified to suit everyone's individual needs. The notes are due by Monday, April 16.  Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min. Please sign your AR goal sheet.
Bring book report book to class tomorrow.
Social Studies: Study for tomorrow's test.
Opinion Essay: Finish rough draft (if you have not already done so) by this Thursday.

Today I sent home permission slips and information about two important upcoming field trips:

The first is our Elementary Law field trip which will take place on Thursday, April 19, at the Watsonville Courthouse.  Everyone is invited to come and watch our "cookie" mock trial!

The second is the 5th grade trip to Roaring Camp which is scheduled for May 10. Please send in your child's permission slips along with the payment by 4/13, to secure our spot. Thanks!

 I also sent home the guidelines for the heritage report today.  We will compose possible interview questions together in class tomorrow so everyone will have the opportunity to interview family members over the break.  All interview notes and information are due Monday, April 16.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  I will be going over the book report with everyone tomorrow.  You don't need to be finished with your book yet but should plan to complete it by the time we return from Spring Break.
My Brother Sam:  Read the Epilogue. Think about the questioned posed in the final paragraph.  Also, think about the authors' purpose(s) for writing this book. 
Social Studies:  Study for Wednesday's test.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Poem: Be ready to recite tomorrow.
Math:  HC - pages 111 and 112, problems 1-4.
Vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.
***Social Studies: Chapter 9 test next Wednesday.  Use your study guide!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Poem:  Be ready to recite on Friday.
Social Studies: Chapter 9 worksheet packet due tomorrow.
Vocabulary: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
My Brother Sam:  Finish reading Chapter 9, pg. 121-126.
Math: Dividing Fractions worksheet
Vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.

I forgot to mention in my post yesterday that I sent home corrected work - the final ones for the 2nd trimester.  Sorry!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Choose a poem from the packet to memorize for next Wednesday.
Vocabulary: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
My Brother Sam is Dead: Read Chapter 5 (pg. 61-73). Answer the 3 questions.
Vocabulary: Due on Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  I will go over the guidelines of our 3rd trimester book report next week.  We will begin the report in class before the spring break and will continue after we return.
Math:  HC - page 107
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday


    

Because we have just come to the end of the second trimester, I'm assigning only reading for tonight's homework.  We will begin our 3rd trimester book report in about 2 weeks, so read away!!!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Social Studies: Write down the definitions of the vocabulary words for tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - pg. 109, problems 3, 4, and 5.  Pg. 110, problem 6.
Opinion Essay:  Think about some topics that interest you, ones that have both pros and cons.  Talk to a family member about possible topics.  They may have some good ideas!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Finish the math worksheet we began in class today.
Study for tomorrow's social studies test.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Research Report:  Your completed report is due tomorrow.  Remember to paperclip your pages together and to turn in your rough draft as well.  I have included the final draft checklist below.
Social Studies: Study for Friday's test.

Research Report

Final Draft Checklist

I have included a title, my name, and date at the top of the first

page of my report.                                                                                                        _________

I have carefully checked my final draft, making sure I have written

complete sentences and have no run-ons                                                            _________

I have used capital letters for the first word of each of my sentences

and for proper nouns.                                                                                                _________

I have checked for misspelled words and have corrected them.                   _________

I have indented the first sentence of each paragraph.                                      _________

I have an appropriate title for each section of my report.                               _________

My 3 text features are neatly and accurately done.                                           _________

I have written on one side of the paper only.                                                      _________

I have written my bibliography on a separate piece of paper. I

have cited at least 3 sources.                                                                                   _________

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  The last day to take an AR test is March 6.
Research Report: The final draft is due this Thursday.  Be sure to refer to the final draft checklist that I gave you today. 
Social Studies: Study for Friday's test.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Research Report: Final draft is due this Thursday.
Social Studies: Study for Friday's test.  Use your study guide.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Social Studies: Finish writing your editorial article.  Be sure to carefully edit and revise it. 

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - pg. 101, problems 1 and 2.
Research Report:  Finish your rough draft if you haven't already done so.

I sent home corrected work and a second trimester progress report today. This report is a record of your child's corrected work as of last week.  There are still four weeks of assignments and scores to add before the end of the grading period.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Be ready to recite the first two stanza's of "Paul Revere's Ride" tomorrow morning.

The Friendship Breakfast was a huge success. Everyone enjoyed delicious food and having fun with each other!  Thank you to everyone who made this special event possible.  Allison Fessenden just sent me a link that shows some photo booth fun.  I've added this below. 
Happy Valentine's Day!

https://youtu.be/G9DNW3r6sPc

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - pg. 91, problems 3 and 4, and pg. 92, problems 5 and 6.
Memorize the first two stanzas of "Paul Revere's Ride" (pg. 315 in your social studies book or online) for this Friday.

Our trip to the UCSC Life Lab was awesome! The activities were engaging and educational and the soup we made was delicious.  Many thanks to all my parent drivers!

Tomorrow morning is our 5th grade Friendship Breakfast.  We will have no in-class party, but if your child would like to bring Valentines for each student in the class, he/she may.  Of course, there is no requirement to do this.  I've included a class list below.

Austin                  Maddie               Noah B.            Ryan B.         Noah C.          Jessie
Grace E.              Minna                 Brooke              Murphy         Ethan              Gamble
Koen                   Emma                 Casey                Amelie          Owen              Graden
Lilly                    Desiree               Uriel                 Madison        Andrew           Ryan S.
Max                    Grace W. 



Homework

Read: 30 min.
Memorize the first two stanzas of  "Paul Revere's Ride"  (pg. 315 in social studies book or online).

 I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Vocabulary: due tomorrow.
News Team #4:  Prepare for tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Vocabulary: due on Friday
News Team #4: Friday

Reminder: Our field trip to the Life Lab at UCSC is next Tuesday - the first day of next week!

I sent home several informational flyers today: the 5th grade Valentine Breakfast, the school auction party, and order forms for the yearbook.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Finish and study your review sheet.  You will get one more tomorrow to review before the Unit 4 test on Wednesday.
Science: Study for tomorrow's test.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.
News Team #4:  Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Talk: Bring your completed worksheet with a summary of your book attached to it to class.  We will form groups and share our books.
Vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.
***Science: Water Cycle test next Tuesday.  Be sure to begin studying before Monday night!

 Homework
Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book - page 155, problems 1 and 2.
Book Talk and Vocabulary: Friday
Science test: Next Tuesday


Dear Parents, 
Mr. Kitch, Mr. Sweet, and Mrs. Koue are considering a new end of the year trip for our students.  We have found that the majority of kids go to the Boardwalk frequently and have season passes, so it is not really a special trip because kids go there all of the time.  Our fifth grade team is considering going to Roaring Camp for an exciting simulation of pioneer days. Please take the time to vote on our end-of-the year field trip.  We would like your feedback! Please read below and vote here:




https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUXUrFCPkV5zPt0To3pPFdr3JSA3-eumptpEedfkjKe5-SRA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here is a blurb from the Roaring Camp website:

"Explore the life style of 1840's pioneers as trappers, traders and settlers demonstrate their skills in blacksmithing, open-hearth cooking and spinning. Learn candle making, gold panning, pioneer games and square dancing. Experience class in a one-room schoolhouse. Listen to Isaac Graham's story and Native American lore. This package includes a trip on a vintage locomotive and narrative of the California Redwood Forest.

Students: $29.50 (an adult rides for $17.00 with every four student tickets purchased)
Additional adults: $24.50"


Boardwalk details:

All-Day Rides Wristband**
Only $27.95 plus tax - SAVE $9

(reg. $36.95 plus tax)

Unlimited rides all day long!

All rides open, weather and maintenance schedule permitting.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book, page 149, problems 1 and 2.
Book Talk:  Friday
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday
Science:  Water Poster due on Friday
***Science: Water Cycle test: Next Tuesday, 2/6.  Use your study guide!

Homework for Monday

Read: 30 min.
Book Talk: Due this Friday.
Vocabulary Homework: Due on Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book, page 126, problem #5a and b.
Vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.
News Team #3: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
Book Talk: Due on Friday, 2/2.

I sent home the permissions slips for our February 13th field trip to UCSC today.  The cost for each student is $5.00.  Please let me know if you are able to drive for this trip.  Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - page 71, problems 2 and 3; page 72, problems 4 and 5.
Vocabulary: Friday
News Team #3: Friday
Book Talk: 2/2

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - page 69.
Vocabulary: Due on Fri.
News Team #3: Fri.
Book Talk: Fri., 2/2.

We began taking notes for the informational research report today. We will continue to do this for the next week or so. We will then organize our notes and begin rough drafts of the report.

I assigned the second trimester book report today.  They will answer the questions on the worksheet I handed out today and will attach a brief summary of the book to this sheet.  This is due on Friday, 2/2, when they will share their books and information with their classmates.

We have a field trip to the UCSC organic farm on Tuesday, February 13.  I will send home information and permission slips tomorrow.

 Thanks and have a good week!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Talk: Friday, 2/2.
Vocabulary:  Due on Friday.
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Keep thinking about a topic for your upcoming research report.  You can have more than one topic in mind.  I'll be talking about creating workable categories for your topic tomorrow.

Hello and welcome back!   It was great to see everyone today.  It was fun sharing our winter break experiences and discussing the the things we will be doing during the second half of the year.  More detailed information to come soon!

Homework

Read for at least 30 min.  I will be assigning our next book report next Monday.